Timeline shifts for Park Avenue Supportive Housing in Prince Rupert

Would be tenants of a planned supportive housing building on Park Avenue
will now have to wait until 2019 before they can explore their new digs

The Press Releases, twitter shout outs and Facebook posts are flying today, as the City of Prince Rupert, NDP government, MLA Jennifer Rice and BC Housing all celebrate an announcement of progress today on the proposed supportive housing complex for Prince Rupert.

Today's notes providing a bit more detail on the scope of the plans for the building, highlighting that site preparation is underway on Park Avenue.

Today's press release with background on the plan ahead for
supportive Housing in Prince Rupert 
(click to enlarge)

Some of the comments from local officials when it comes to
today's update on supportive housing in Prince Rupert(click to enlarge)

And while progress is indeed good and welcome news, today's announcement is one part a recycling of past announcements and more importantly; one that moves the timeline for completion down the road a little bit more.

With today's notes delivering the news that housing that was at one point supposed to be in place by Spring of 2018, then moved towards the fall of this year, is accommodation that won't now be available for those in need until 2019.

The scale of the original project has also been reduced slightly, with the original plan for 44 units giving way to a building with 36 units, a situation described as preferable in order to provide for the supports that are planned for residents.

That means that if tenants can move in by January of 2019, we will have marked fourteen months from the time of the Tent City protest at City Hall that gave some urgency for the region's elected officials to address the issue of the housing problems in Prince Rupert.

So far, the site preparation of the site for the most part features the felling of trees in the lot adjacent to the Transition House on Park Avenue.

And with the major work still to come, it would appear that a good portion of the construction work will have missed the summer month construction season and instead will be facing the elements of a North Coast fall and winter.

As well,  as the project is not now expected to be accepting tenants until the new year, it would appear likely that there will be the need for an extension of service for the Severe Weather Shelter that currently is in operation on Third Avenue West.

The work on the Park Avenue project will be taken on by Horizon North, with the housing units to be constructed on the lot provided by the City of Prince Rupert.

In addition to the Prince Rupert project, MLA Rice and her travelling party headed out to Port Edward to break ground on a Seniors Housing project that will provide accommodation for four residents in that community.

Some of the most recent notes related to the Park Avenue Housing proposal can be reviewed below:

2018

June 28 -- Thoughts on amenities, road safety among Council commentary on Park Avenue housing permit process
June 25 -- Council to review the Development Permit Application for Park Avenue Supportive Housing plans
May 29 -- The Path towards the Park Avenue Supportive Housing project starts with a Public Notice
April 20 -- Much anticipated supportive housing proposal will see summer time build set for property on Park Avenue
March 1 -- North Coast MLA's Budget Defence includes Prince Rupert references

2017

November 29 -- Dismantling of City Hall Tent City, gives birth to new community based Society for the Homeless
November 24 -- Mayor indicates Tent City needs to come down by end of weekend ... Tent City supporters say not so fast!
November 17 -- Prince Rupert Emergency Shelter site set for McLean and Rudderham building
November 16 -- Province's housing announcement features Prince Rupert plans, along with news for Terrace and Vernon
November 14 -- Province to allocate 44 modular units for housing need in Prince Rupert; efforts towards winter shelter option to continue
November 10 -- North Coast MLA to provide Housing update at Tuesday's Council session
November 9 -- As tents go up, Prince Rupert finds itself off the housing radar with Victoria

The full announcement, complete with background features along with a string of quotes from all of the principles can be viewed here.

More notes related to Housing issues of the Northwest, along with solutions in motion in other communities can be found here.


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Port Edward highlights process for nominees for Fall election

The current Council for the District of Port Edward have until 
September 14th to declare their intent when it comes to this falls
Municipal election in October
(Photo from District of Port Edward website)

The District of Port Edward has put its electoral process into motion, providing a Notice to Residents of the upcoming Municipal election of October 20th and providing for some background information for District residents who may be considering a run for office.

The Notice which is now available on the District website, notes that nomination documents are now available at the District Office at 770 Pacific Avenue,  with the nomination period set to take place from September 4th to 14th.

Once again, District voters will select One Mayor and Four Council members as part of the fall vote.

So far there has been no indication from Port Edward Council members as to their intentions, nor have there been any rumblings to this point as to whether any challengers are ready to try and grab a spot on the District Council.


The full notice for Port Edward can be reviewed below:

As we outlined on the blog yesterday, communities across the Northwest have launched the pre-election period by making nomination packages available for potential candidates.

The current make up of Port Edward Council includes:

Mayor Dave MacDonald
Councillor Dan Franzen
Councillor James Brown
Councillor Christine McKenzie
Councillor Grant Moore

In 2014, four residents offered up a challenge in the council race, with two of those contenders unseating incumbents.

In the Mayoralty race of four years ago, Alice Kruta made what turned out to be a bid to replace Mayor MacDonald.

You can review our archive of notes on both the North Coast/Haida Gwaii campaigns, as well as those from inland areas of the Northwest below:

Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii

Northwest Inland communities


More items of interest related to the District of Port Edward can be found here.


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Terrace introduces Fire Ban as long weekend approaches

Those heading for the Terrace area and Riverboat Days festivities may find that any backyard party experiences may be missing a campfire, as the City of Terrace issues a campfire ban for the community as the current hot weather in the Northwest continues to exacerbate the potential for wildfire conditions.

Terrace issued their notice on Monday, advising that the Fire Hazard for the region was Extreme.

As part of the notice backyard fires are banned, the fire ban notice also affects any active burning permits that have been issued by the City of Terrace.

Those camping at the Ferry Island Campground can still have a campfire for now, but those fires cannot be left unattended.

The move by Terrace follows a number of other communities in the Northwest, with officials in Kitimat, Nass Valley and Haida Gwaii also having imposed a range of restrictions.

Fire conditions have provided for dangerous levels in many areas of Northern BC with BC Fire Service personnel currently working a number of fires along the Highway 16 corridor.

The most noticeable and listed as a Wildfire of Note is the Shovel Lake Fire located 15 kilometres Northwest of Endako.

That fire has provided for an Evacuation Alert for residents in the area

Other fires are being worked and watched over near Fraser Lake, while crews continue to work a fire near Vanderhoof.

Areas of Northern BC where the BC Wildfire Service
is working or tracking fire situations 

Earlier this morning, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice, who serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness directed British Columbians towards more information on the current status of the Wild Fire situation in the province.

More background on Fire Bans and restrictions can be found here.


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City of Prince Rupert wants to pay you, to climb the walls ...

To the rafters they go, the City is
looking for an attendant for
the Climbing Wall at the Civic Centre
(Photo from City of PR Rec Guide)

A unique Jobs posting is currently available with the City of Prince Rupert, as the Recreation Department puts out the call for someone to help shepherd Prince Rupert's would be rock climbers up the city's Climbing Wall at the Civic Centre.

The position which was just posted to the City's Job Opportunities listings is seeking the services of a Climbing wall attendant, with responsibilities for the safety and enjoyment of the wall by those who take to the lofty heights of the Russell Gamble Gymnasium at the Recreation Centre.

The city's Job Posting notes that they are looking for someone with confidence and passion for indoor climbing.

Levels of proficiency in climbing are required, as well as possession of a Standard First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

The deadline for applications for the job is September 15th.

Some further information for those looking to make use of the Climbing Wall at the Recreation Centre can be found here.

For those looking for more information on the job opportunity, the city's employment posting can be reviewed below:

More notes on labour themes and past employment opportunities with the City of Prince Rupert can be found from our archive page here.

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BC North Bus proving to be popular option for Northwest

Two months in Passenger numbers are on the rise
for the BC Bus North pilot project

The introduction in June of the new BC North Bus which serves communities from Prince Rupert through to Prince George and on into the Peace has proven to be a popular concept, with the ridership statistics showing strong gains in the eight weeks that it has been running.

The Highliner Inn still serves as the Bus hub for Prince Rupert
with the BC Bus North service using the bus bay for its travels

The highway coach run which was put into service on June 4th, features a schedule which sees Departures from Prince Rupert eastbound twice a week on Friday's and Sundays.

Arrivals from Points east of Prince Rupert pull into the Highliner Inn bus bay on Thursdays and Saturdays.

One Zone fares cost travellers thirty five dollars (Prince Rupert to Smithers).

Those travelling two zones (Prince George to Prince Rupert) pay a fare of 45 dollars.

Claire Trevena,  the Transportation Minister was in the Prince George area last week to check in on the service, which uses 44 seat bus coaches operated on a contract basis by Pacific Western Transportation for BC Transit, Pacific Western also operates local transit in many of the communities across the Northwest Highway 16 corridor.

 Two months into the highway service, the reports out of Prince George suggest that the Prince Rupert to Prince George run is being used by up to twenty passengers per ride along segments of the 446 mile journey.

Transportation Ministry promotes BC Bus North
Minister showcases BC Bus North Service
CFFS applauds BC Bus North
BC Bus North is growing in ridership after one month on the roads
BC Bus North ridership steadily rising through first month of service: Pinkerton

While the current schedule has proven to be successful, BC Transit will be seeking further feedback from transit users before they make any further plans towards increasing service.

The province is considering all of its options when it comes to the future for transportation across the Highway 16 corridor and to other areas of the province facing transportation issues.

Greyhound Canada ended its service to the North and Northwest at the end of May, with further plans to end all of their service to Western Canada as of October 31st.

Last week, Greyhound officials directed some of the blame related to their decision at the feet of the Provincial government, noting that subsidies and no bid contracts contributed to the Greyhound decision to exit service in the province.

Earlier this month we noted how the BC North Bus blueprint could be a helpful project for the province as it looks to address the end of service for many of the rural communities in British Columbia that will see the end of Greyhound service in October.

You can find out more about the BC North Bus here.

More notes on transportation across the Northwest can be found from our Highway 16 archive page.


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Advocacy group looks to meet Northwest Doctors during August tour of region

The organization which advocates for members of the medical profession in British Columbia is charting its course for the Northwest, scheduling three meetings with local physicians to discuss medical issues and support towards contract negotiations.

Doctors of BC has circled four days on the calendar next month for the Northwest Tour of its President, Dr. Eric Cadesky who will be in the region from August 9th through the 12th.

Dr. Cadesky will be meeting with local doctors at a range of activities, ready to listen to the concerns of members and discuss the areas where Doctors of BC can best support them.

The sessions for the Northwest are as follows:

Smithers August 9th

Terrace August 10 and 11

Prince Rupert August 12 

You can find out more about the tour from the Doctors of BC website, as well as where events in each community will be taking place.

Further notes related to Health Care  in the Northwest can be reviewed here.


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Northwest, Haida Gwaii put on Level Three Drought condition

Considering our reputation as a rather damp place, the idea that the North Coast is facing a drought condition is one of those believe it or not things ...

But as of yesterday that was the status for all of the Northwest and Haida Gwaii as the Province of British Columbia added this corner of BC to the growing list of coastal areas suffering the situation this summer.

The information bulletin which you can review here, outlines the background to how the Province determines the need for the rating as well as notes that when in a Level Three Drought condition there is a call for voluntary water use reductions from all surface water and ground water users, including municipal, industrial and agriculture.

The notice also makes note of how local bylaws may differ from provincial water conservation targets.

Local municipal water conservation bylaws may differ from provincial water conservation targets, due to local water supply and demand, and the availability of storage (lakes and reservoirs) or groundwater. Residential, agricultural and industrial water users who are located within municipalities and regional districts are encouraged to observe local water conservation bylaws where they exist.

So far the situation in the Northwest and Haida Gwaii has not evolved into the need for any mandatory requirements from officials across the region.

With that, to this point there is no advisory or notice posted to the information portals from the City of Prince Rupert related to Monday's statement from the province.

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For the Federal NDP there are few safer seats than Skeena - Bulkley Valley

Nathan Cullen in the House of Commons earlier this year,
a recent study indicates that Mr. Cullen is among those in
the NDP with one of the safest seats in Parliament

When it comes to Federal politics some seats are hotly contested, edge of your seat affairs on election night, while others are all but decided shortly after we drop our ballot in the ballot box.

With a Federal election year coming up in 2019, Canada's political parties are checking their lists to see where they believe that they will have the most success, as well as to where a lot more effort will be required to secure a place in the House of Commons on election night.

For the Federal NDP, there are many seats in play this time around, with political pundits suggesting that the party will see a slide in support and reduced number of seats in the House of Commons for 2019.

However, there appear to be a few pockets of solid support, with Skeena-Bulkley Valley included on a recent list of the safest of NDP ridings, holding down the sixth spot in a list of ten that are NDP inclined.

As it stands today, Nathan Cullen's grasp on the Northwest remains strong, with Mr. Cullen's seat listed as leaning close to 30 percent in favour of the NDP, making it among the most partisan of ridings in the country.

The findings were part of a CBC News review of where Canada's voters are leaning towards in the run up to the 2019 election campaigns.

The success of the NDP in their ten most loyal ridings is attributed to the high profile of the MP's that represent the party in the region.

And indeed, Mr. Cullen's profile with the party and from his time in Ottawa has helped to deliver the vote for the party.

In the 2015 election campaign, Mr. Cullen received over 51 percent of the vote, with 22,531 voters selecting him as their choice for MP in Ottawa, the next nearest challenger was Tyler Nesbitt of the Conservatives who received close to 25 percent of the vote.

Mr. Cullen's past results look as follows

2011

2008

2006

2004

Skeena-Bulkley Valley has at times shifted allegiances from NDP Orange to hues of Blue from Conservative Alliances and ancient success of the Liberals in the past, but that interruption of NDP dominance has been rare.

For any candidate looking for a sign that the NDP can be beaten, there is always the campaign from Andy Burton who represented the Conservative Alliance in 2000 and that of Mike Scott who represented the Reform party for two terms starting in 1993.

Both of the candidates on the right hand side of the political spectrum found success following the departure of long time NDP Jim Fulton, who retired from politics before the 1993 campaign.

Mr. Fulton who was among one of the most popular of politicians to serve in the region passed away at the age of 58 in 2008.  He had served in Ottawa for fourteen years, having defeated Liberal cabinet Minister Iona Campagnola in the 1979 Federal election.

The shift to the right of the late nineties and early this century reversed itself in 2004, when Mr. Cullen began his dominance in the Northwest, with the now high profile MP having won successive election campaigns, serving the riding for fourteen years and counting.

For more items of interest about Federal politics in the Northwest see our archive page here.

A wider overview of Federal issues can be found on our political portal D'Arcy McGee.


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Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018

Across much of Northwest British Columbia, those with an inclination to serve in public office are mulling over their options and making plans to file their papers, with Friday, July 27th having served as the official opening date for those looking to pick up a nomination form for the 2018 Municipal election in October.

A quick scan of the municipal websites for Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers all find Nomination information posted to those portals that notes that the nomination forms are now available and provide for some background information, as well as to offer an outline of the process involved to submit a name for the nomination period which gets underway in September.

The Nomination period is set from September 4 to 14, with the 14th the final day to ensure that a name is included as part of the 2018 electoral process.

Full Information for those communities can be found below:

Terrace
Kitimat 
Smithers

The election campaigns in the Northwest seem to already be in motion, with incumbents in Smithers and Kitimat declaring their intention to once again seek the positive endorsement of the public at the ballot box.

July 7 -- Bulkley Valley civic candidate update
July 4 -- Phil Germuth to run again for Mayor of Kitimat
July 4 -- Germuth Running for re-election this fall
June 20 -- Smithers Mayor runs again
June 18 -- Taylor Bachrach announces plans for upcoming Municipal election

As well, some would be newcomers have started to indicate their interest in the upcoming election, with the Terrace Mayoralty race gaining a bit of attention last week, as a local comedian was among those who threw his name into the "mix" for the 2018 campaign.

July 28 -- Kool-Aid man to run for Terrace Mayor
July 13 -- Candidate emerges for Terrace Council election
July 13 -- Local Business owner to run For Terrace Council

Elections BC outlined the path ahead in mid July, with this update on the rules and regulations that will take us up to the General Voting Day of October 20th.

So far there are few
notes to be found related
to the October 20th civic
election process through
the range of city
information options

So far the City of Prince Rupert has yet to provide any updates for the public that may be wishing to seek out a seat in Prince Rupert on the Council of Six, or take the challenge of a Mayoralty race to the incumbent Lee Brain.

(Likewise, the District of Port Edward has little information available on its website related to the 2018 election process)

In June of this year, Prince Rupert City council finalized the details for the election process for Prince Rupert, naming Corinne Bomben to the post of Chief Elections Officer, with Anthony Vera to serve as her Deputy.

As of this morning, there was still no indication on the City Website, Municipal App, or City of Prince Rupert Facebook page of nomination for the 2018 Municipal election, or any related information towards the process.

As well, to this point, none of the current members of Prince Rupert City Council have formally announced their plans to run for office in the fall campaign.

If one reads between lines of council related events, there have been some indications over the last six months that many of those currently in office intend to seek re-election when October comes around.

So far however, none of the political Facebook pages for those candidates on Social Media seem to  offer up any notes on any official announcements for the 2018 campaign.

Mayor Lee Brain
Councillor Barry Cunningham
Councillor Blair Mirau

As for any other contenders for office, so far those that may be considering their options for entry for either the Mayoralty race, or to seek a seat on Council seem to be keeping their plans fairly low key.

With the election campaign cycle expected to pick up through the rest of the summer heading to the post Labour Day period, we will track all of the latest developments from the archive pages below.

Decision 2018: Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Haida Gwaii
Decision 2018: North Coast Inland communities

For more notes related to Prince Rupert City Council see our archive page here.

Decision 2018: Municipal Election campaigns for Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Haida Gwaii

Our archive of notes related to the 2018 Municipal Election campaigns in Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Haida Gwaii.


Prince Rupert

Official declaration of candidates for 2018 election

Social media pages for candidates

Mayor Lee Brain -- Facebook, Twitter

Barry Cunningham  -- Facebook
Blair Mirau  -- Facebook , Twitter ,  Website 
Sarah Dantzer -- Facebook
Nick Adey --  Facebook , Twitter
Reid Skelton Morven -- Facebook
Wade Niesh -- Facebook
Gurvinder Randhawa -- Facebook

To this point, candidate Charmayne Carlson has not created a political portal for her campaigns.


News Items:


October 21 -- To the victors ... go the thank you statements!  NCR
October 21 -- Welcome to the Boys Club on Third Avenue West ... No Girls Allowed!  NCR
October 20 -- Local election results
October 20 -- Council and trustee results in Prince Rupert
October 20 -- Prince Rupert results
October 20 -- Prince Rupert voters return incumbents, send two newcomers to the Council Chambers for the next four years  NCR
October 20 -- Familiar faces return to School District Board, joined by two newcomers ot the work ahead  NCR
October 20 -- As the campaigning ends and the polls open, all this is left is for your final decision  NCR
October 19 -- A letter charts the course for those seeking success in municipal politics  NCR
October 18 -- Campaign endorsement controversy, and how to decide who to vote for it
October 18 -- Mayor Brain's endorsements largely irrelevant to your choices Saturday  NCR
October 17 -- Final days of City Council race finding a range of themes to consider  NCR
October 15 -- The Ridley Island Tax Agreement: Discussion ... Debate ... Duel? or maybe just some Disclosure!  NCR
October 12 -- District psychologists, teacher shortage discussed at school board trustee debate
October 12 -- Rupert Mayor calls for public debate on Ridley Island Tax Share
October 11 -- On debate, dissent and the clash of ideas in Prince Rupert
October 11 -- School District campaign takes to social media streams, as Candidate Forum night arrives in Prince Rupert  NCR
October 11 -- Mayor Brain dials up the rhetoric on Ridley Tax agreement with Port Edward  NCR
October 10 -- Advance voting opportunities open today for October 20th council and School Board election  NCR
October 5 -- The Prince Rupert City Council Forum: Eight variations of a similar theme  NCR
October 4 -- Prince Rupert candidates on why you should vote for them
October 4 -- School Board candidates forum set for October 11 at Javadotcup  NCR
October 2 -- Council hopefuls make their pitches at All Candidates Form 
October 2 -- CityWest glitches left large gaps in Prince Rupert Council Forum Presentation  NCR
October 1 -- Political signs of the season  ... lead us to the Lester Centre tonight

September 28 -- Calls for more transparency could cover many themes if Council candidates are inclined to discuss the issue on Monday night  NCR
September 27 -- The Victory speech he won't have to make: Mayor Brain's Northern View podcast moments  NCR
September 26 -- CityWest to provide for Northwest Civic Debate coverage  NCR
September 24 -- Mayor Lee Brain re-elected in Prince Rupert
September 24 -- School District 52 race features Urban and Rural candidates for 2018 vote  NCR
September 24 -- Complete Streets 4 Prince Rupert looks to keep road safety a key election topic  NCR
September 24 -- City's Electoral Officer outlines timeline towards October 20th Municipal Vote  NCR
September 23 -- Free transit for voters on election day
September 21 -- Will the Hays 2.0 plan be the dominant theme of the 2018 City Council election? NCR
September 20 -- Elections BC says they can't get more involved in municipal elections
September 20 -- More than 35 mayors elected without contest
September 20 -- With Acclamation secured, Mayor Brain plans to stay engaged in upcoming Council Race  NCR
September 19 -- Participation in the 2018 Prince Rupert City Council and School District vote is but a free bus ride away  NCR
September 18 -- October 1st set for Prince Rupert Municipal election All Candidates' Forum NCR
September 18 -- Portals of politics shape the message for many of this years Council candidates  NCR
September 17 -- With Mayor Brain destined to be acclaimed; focus now turns to Council and School District races to build interest in 2018 campaigns  NCR
September 14 -- Mayor runs unchallenged in Prince Rupert
September 14 -- Mayor's position to be acclaimed; contests ahead for Prince Rupert City Council and School District 52  NCR
September 13 -- Councillor Blair Mirau to reveal his 2018 election decision at public event Friday NCR
September 5 -- First municipal election season under new spending rules kicks off
September 5 -- Brain to seek second term
September 4 -- Prince Rupert Mayor announces run for re-election
September 4 -- Incumbent Mayor Lee Brain confirms plans to seek second, four year term as Mayor of Prince Rupert  NCR
September 4 -- Official Nomination period opens today for 2018 Municipal elections  NCR

August 31 -- Wade Niesh, Barry Cunningham first of incumbents to declare candidacy for October 20th vote  NCR
August 22 -- Sarah Dancer announces Prince Rupert Council bid (video)
August 9 -- Municipal elections are coming, take a stand
August 2 -- City of Prince Rupert marks the trail towards October Municipal elections  NCR

July 30 -- Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018  NCR
July 16 -- Elections BC lays out the rules for October Municipal/School District elections  NCR

June 12 -- City of Prince Rupert shares 2018 Municipal/School election planning information NCR

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Port Edward


October 20 -- Local election results
October 20 -- Port Edward Elects New Mayor
October 20 -- Knut Bjorndal is the new mayor of Port Edward
October 20 -- Winds of change roar through Port Edward  NCR
October 12 -- Rupert Mayor calls for public debate on Ridley Island Tax Share
October 11 -- School District campaign takes to social media streams, as Candidate Forum night arrives in Prince Rupert  NCR
October 11 -- Mayor Brain dials up the rhetoric on Ridley Tax agreement with Port Edward  NCR
October 6 -- Port Edward Council election forum set for tomorrow night at 7PM

September 20 -- Elections BC says they can't get more involved in municipal elections
September 14 -- Mayor runs unchallenged in Prince Rupert - Some competition for mayor in Port Edward
September 14 -- Mayor's position to be acclaimed; contests ahead for Prince Rupert City Council and School District 52  NCR
September 5 -- First municipal election season under new spending rules kicks off

August 19 -- Entire Port Edward council running for re-election

July 31 -- Port Edward highlights process for nominees for Fall election NCR
July 30 -- Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018  NCR
July 16 -- Elections BC lays out the rules for October Municipal/School District elections  NCR

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Haida Gwaii

October 20 -- Local election results
October 20 -- Election results for Haida Gwaii
October 20 -- Masset's new Mayor will be Barry Pages
October 20 -- New Mayor for Village of Queen Charlotte
October 7 -- Housing a top issue for future Masset mayor and council
October 6 -- Tahayghen, cultural teachings key for school trustee candidates
October 5 -- Protecting watershed key to Queen Charlotte candidates

September 27 -- All-candidates sessions set for Queen Charlotte, Masset and Sandspit
September 20 -- Elections BC says they can't get more involved in municipal elections
September 14 -- Masset short on council candidates, other communities okay
September 14 -- Last day to run for October 20 election
September 5 -- First municipal election season under new spending rules kicks off

July 30 -- Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018  NCR
July 16 -- Elections BC lays out the rules for October Municipal/School District elections  NCR

For notes on the the North Coast Inland campaigns see our 2018 election page here.

To follow up on past issues for the current City Council see our Council Discussion page here.

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Decision 2018: Municipal Elections Across the North Coast Inland areas

Our archive of notes related to the 2018 Municipal Election campaigns in Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat.


Terrace

Official declaration of candidates for 2018 election


October 20 -- Local Election Results
October 20 -- Terrace Council Vote results
October 20 -- City Votes are in
October 20 -- Terrace Council vote results
October 20 -- Regional District voters call for change
October 19 -- 'What election?' Advanced voter turnout low
October 16 -- Fix the downtown: council candidates hear from voters
October 16 -- Who will represent you on city council?
October 15 -- Terrace and Thornhill school board trustee candidates: why they're running
October 11 -- Terrace all candidates debate in full (audio)
October 10 -- All Councillors Debate to be held in Terrace this evening
October 5 -- Put your questions to Terrace council candidates


September 28 -- Two new candidates ready to campaign for Terrace city council
September 20 -- Elections BC says they can't get more involved in municipal elections
September 19 -- Eight candidates for six Council seats in Terrace
September 19 -- Mayoral races in he northwest begin to take shape
September 19 -- Kool Aid Man withdraws from political races (video)
September 18 -- Local elections present some interesting races
September 18 -- Kool-Aid Man bails on Terrace and Kitimat Mayoral race
September 17 -- Interest high for local elections in Terrace and area
September 14 -- A man dressed as a jug of Kool-Aid is the only reason there's a mayor's race in Terrace
September 5 -- Nomination period kicks off in Terrace
September 5 -- First municipal election season under new spending rules kicks off
September 4 -- Municipal nominations (video)
September 4 -- Official Nomination period opens today for 2018 Municipal elections  NCR

August 22 -- First look at council hopefuls, returning candidates
August 3 -- Terrace councillors; who's running, who's not (video)
August 3 -- Tyers, Prevost retiring from Terrace Council

July 30 -- Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018  NCR
July 28 -- Kool-Aid man to run for Terrace Mayor
July 16 -- Elections BC lays out the rules for October Municipal/School District elections  NCR
July 13 -- Candidate emerges for Terrace Council election
July 13 -- Local Business owner to run For Terrace Council

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Kitimat 

Official declaration of candidates for 2018 election

October 20 -- Local Election Results
October 20 -- Preliminary results show Germuth in lead for Kitimat mayor
October 20 -- Regional District voters call for change
October 20 -- Phil Germuth returns as mayor of Kitimat

September 27 -- Kitimat All Candidates Forum (video)
September 27 -- Germuth, Johnston Faceoff in Kitimat's All Candidates Forum
September 24 -- Final candidates lists released for Local Elections
September 20 -- Elections BC says they can't get more involved in municipal elections
September 19 -- Kool Aid Man withdraws from political races (video)
September 18 -- Local elections present some interesting races
September 18 -- Kool-Aid Man bails on Terrace and Kitimat Mayoral race
September 17 -- Interest high for local elections in Terrace and area
September 5 -- Municipal Nomination Period has begun
September 5 -- First municipal election season under new spending rules kicks off
September 4 -- Municipal nominations (video)
September 4 -- Official Nomination period opens today for 2018 Municipal elections  NCR

July 30 -- Dave Johnston to run for Kitimat council
July 30 -- David Johnston plans run for Kitimat council (video)
July 30 -- Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018  NCR
July 16 -- Elections BC lays out the rules for October Municipal/School District elections  NCR
July 4 -- Phil Germuth to run again for Mayor of Kitimat
July 4 -- Germuth Running for re-election this fall


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Smithers/Bulkley Valley

Official declaration of candidates for 2018 election

October 20 -- Local Election Results
October 22 -- Maitland defeated after 42 year run as Mayor of Hazelton
October 22 -- After a 42 year reign, Hazelton has a new Mayor
October 21 -- Mayor of Smithers Re-elected for third term
October 21 -- Gail Lowry - re-elected mayor of New Hazelton
October 21 -- Alice Maitland's 42 year reign as Hazelton mayor ends
October 21 -- Three incumbent councillors re-elected in Houston
October 21 -- Hazelton Mayor Alice Maitland Defeated by Dennis Sterritt
October 20 -- Municipal and School Board election results 2018
October 20 -- Taylor Bachrach re-elected as Smithers Mayor
October 20 -- Village of Telkwa mayor elect Brad Layton
October 20 -- Municipal and School Board election results 2018
October 20 -- Hazelton picks new mayor
October 20 -- Municipal and School Board election results 2018
October 19 -- Time to decide your leaders 
October 18 -- Smithers election: Frank Wray
October 18 -- Smithers election: Phil Brienesse
October 18 -- Smithers election: Ryan Zapiosocki
October 18 -- Smithers election: Lorne Benson
October 18 -- Smithers election: John Buikema
October 17 -- Smithers election: Casda Thomas 
October 17 -- Smithers election: Greg Brown
October 17 -- Smithers election: Gladys Atrill
October 17 -- Smithers election: Colin Bateman
October 17 -- Advanced polls open in Smithers today
October 18 -- Hazelton election: Alice Maitland
October 18 -- Hazelton election: Buddy Smith
October 18 -- Hazelton election: Suzanna Lemky
October 18 -- Hazelton election: Julie Maitland
October 18 -- Hazelton election: Jody Tetreau
October 18 -- Hazelton election: Dennis Sterritt
October 18 -- Kitimat-Stikine Area B election: Dean Paranich
October 18 -- Kitimat-Stikine Area B election: Linda Pierre
October 16 -- New Hazelton election: Gail Lowry
October 14 -- SD54 trustee candidate's state their case
October 12 -- Telkwa/RDBN candidates debate taxes and spending
October 11 -- Smithers to decide
October 10 -- Houston candidates share top priorities
October 4 -- Mayor Smithers, Taylor Bachrach going for his third term in office
October 4 -- Candidates considered re-zoning as possibly solution to affordable housing issue
October 3 -- 'Bylaws and rules need to be simplified to help local businesses;' Smithers Mayoral candidate Randy Bell
October 3 -- Brad Layton aims to promote growth and change provincial funding
October 3 -- John McDivitt wants to stop payment on Hwy 16 bus to Burns Lake
October 3 -- BVLD Votes 2018: Smithers All Candidates forum tonight
October 1 -- All candidates forums start tonight
October 1 -- Candidates for Telkwa Mayor debate best way to lower taxes

September 27 -- A look at the candidates for the upcoming School District 54 trustee election
September 24 -- Smithers Town Councillor Withdraws from race
September 24 -- Village of Granisle Municipal election
September 21 -- District of New Hazelton Municipal election
September 20 -- Elections BC says they can't get more involved in municipal elections
September 20 -- Hazelton Municipal election
September 19 -- District of Houston Municipal election
September 17 -- Council and school board candidates declared
September 17 -- Telkwa Municipal election
September 18 -- Local elections present some interesting races
September 14 -- No competition for Houston's mayoral candidate
September 14 -- Nomination period ends today for the 2018 Municipal election
September 5 -- First municipal election season under new spending rules kicks off
September 4 -- Municipal nominations (video)
September 4 -- Official Nomination period opens today for 2018 Municipal elections  NCR

July 31 -- "When I was campaigning, I clearly stated I was only doing this once: Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen on re-election 
July 30 -- Nomination forms available across Northwest for Municipal elections 2018  NCR
July 16 -- Elections BC lays out the rules for October Municipal/School District elections  NCR
July 7 -- Bulkley Valley civic candidate update

June 20 -- Smithers Mayor runs again
June 18 -- Taylor Bachrach announces plans for upcoming Municipal election

Lakes District

October 20 -- Local Election Results
October 20 -- Burns Lake election results
October 20 -- Berverly Playfair the Next Mayor of For St. James
October 20 -- Dolores Funk elected Mayor of Burns Lake
October 20 -- Dolores Funk wins Burns Lake mayoral election
October 20 -- Municipal and School Board election results 2018
October 17 -- Burns Lake candidates share their platforms
October 10 -- Mayoral candidates debate in Burns Lake
October 3-- Granisle mayor running unopposed for re-election

September 21 -- Two Burns Lake candidates pull out of election
September 18 -- Burns Lake Municipal election

September 18 -- Local elections present some interesting races
September 14 -- Four candidates hope to become Burns Lake's next mayor



For notes on the the Prince Rupert and Port Edward campaigns see our 2018 election page here.

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